Step into the world of Marie Laveau and the origins of Voodoo in New Orleans. This 90-minute tour uncovers rich history, sacred sites, and authentic culture in the French Quarter.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves moderate walking on city sidewalks over 1.5 miles.
Wildlife
History
Marie Laveau’s influence extended beyond spiritual practice; she was a civic leader and healer in 19th-century New Orleans, shaping both community and tradition.
Conservation
Efforts in the French Quarter focus on preserving historic architecture and maintaining the cultural integrity of local neighborhoods amid tourism pressures.
Tour Orleans
Step into the world of Marie Laveau and the origins of Voodoo in New Orleans. This 90-minute tour uncovers rich history, sacred sites, and authentic culture in the French Quarter.
Tour Orleans operates in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering guided cultural, culinary, and paranormal experiences across the city. Tour Orleans presents a range of experiences including food tours with a seafood boil, a Voodoo Queen Tour exploring Marie Laveau’s history and Congo Square, haunted cemetery and ghost tours that enter historic locations, haunted pub crawls, a true crime pub crawl, a combination Voodoo–Vampire–Ghost tour through the French Quarter, and a 2.5-hour City Bus Tour that visits the French Quarter, Garden District, and the 9th Ward.
Tours vary in length and format: walking food and ghost tours run approximately two hours, while the City Bus Tour lasts about 2.5 hours. Several experiences include multiple tasting stops and cocktails during culinary walks, and some haunted tours enter known sites such as the Lalaurie Mansion and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop.
Guides include knowledgeable historians and local storytellers who share cultural context, history, and verified anecdotes tied to New Orleans’ music, voodoo heritage, and criminal past.
Tour Orleans focuses on presenting factual history, culinary traditions, and urban legends with context, allowing guests to explore Creole and Cajun cuisine, voodoo history, pirate and vampire lore, and the city’s haunted architecture. Tour Orleans provides bookings for small groups and individual travelers and private events.
Tours Offered
9
Diverse New Orleans experiences
Typical Length
2–2.5 hours
Walking and bus formats
Guides
Historians & storytellers
Local, knowledgeable guides
Neighborhoods
French Quarter & Garden District
Includes 9th Ward drive
Reserve a spot on a food tour, voodoo walk, haunted crawl, or city bus tour and experience authentic local stories in New Orleans.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts at the designated meeting spot outside Landry’s Seafood to secure your place and settle in.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking on uneven historic sidewalks, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring Water
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the walk, especially in warmer months.
Plan for Crowd Variations
Routes may change due to local events or festivals, so flexibility is key when planning your visit.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating uneven historic streets in the French Quarter.
Water Bottle
Helps maintain hydration during warm weather tours.
summer
Light Rain Jacket
Useful to stay dry during spring showers without overheating.
spring
Layered Clothing
Allows for adjustment to changing temperatures during cooler months.
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